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New Short-Term Rental Regulations Go Into Effect June 1, 2023

Please note that our new short-term rental regulations go into effect June 1, 2023. If we do not receive your complete application INCLUDING payment before 4:30 pm on May 31, 2023, your application will be processed under the new regulations and will require a new pre-application meeting. Please visit https://www.larimer.gov/planning/short-term-rentals-regulation-updates and https://www.larimer.gov/short-term-rentals for additional information.
Building Code Training Week March 3-7, 2025

March 3-7, 2025 is our annual International Code Council Educational Institute in Loveland. To maintain the high level of training and certification we need to do our jobs well, much of our staff will be attending classes, while others will be temporarily reassigned to cover co-workers’ job duties. Service delays are likely. If possible, please schedule your inspection, permit application, permit pickup or code consultation for another week. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Our online permitting system offers an easy, convenient way to submit permit applications, add contractors to your project, pay fees, download permits, schedule inspections, check your inspector's estimated time of arrival (ETA), see inspection results, and so much more. 

We have been utilizing the online portal for Miscellaneous Permits and beginning February 6, 2024 online submittal will be available for the following permit types:  

Electronic Building Permit Submittal Is Here!!

Beginning February 6, 2023, electronic permit submittal will be available for registered users on the following building permits: 

  • New Detached Utility Buildings
  • Energy (Ground Mount, Roof/Wall Mount, Solar Water Heating and Wind Generator)

Using the Online Portal, you can submit online, we will review plans using Bluebeam, corrections can be uploaded via the portal and permit issuance will be done electronically. As we work out any glitches, we will roll out electronic submittal for residential, commercial and sign permits later this year. 

Electronic Building Permit Submittal

Farming, ranching, and agricultural operations are an important part of Larimer County’s heritage and critical to our continued economic and natural vitality. Like all buildings, agricultural buildings are subject to building and land use code rules, whose application depends on exactly how the buildings are used.

What kind of permits do agricultural buildings need? Which code requirements apply? 

In July of 2021, Governor Polis signed HB21-1195. The law is regulated by DORA: the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies. On and after July 1, 2022, an individual is prohibited from practicing as a radon measurement professional or radon mitigation professional unless the individual is licensed by the director of the division of professions and occupations in the department of regulatory agencies. 

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